N.J. Admin. Code § 13:45B-13.8

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 11, June 3, 2024

Section 13:45B-13.8 - Uncertified and unlicensed individuals providing home-based services

(a) When a health care service firm sends an individual who is not licensed or certified as a health care professional to a patient/employer's home to provide home-based services, the health care service firm shall provide to the patient/employer:

1. Written notification that the individual is not a certified homemaker-home health aide or licensed or certified by the Division of Consumer Affairs as a health care professional;

2. A written statement, on the health care service firm's letterhead, indicating:

i. The name and address of the individual; and

ii. The title of any course the individual successfully completed that prepared the individual to provide services to the patient/employer, the date the course was completed and the place at which the course was taken;

3. Certification from the health care service firm that the individual is a United States citizen or legally-documented alien who can legally work in the United States; and

4. Certification from the health care service firm that it has verified the individual's employment history or has obtained two character references for the individual.

(b) The information required by (a) above shall be provided to patient/employers at least 24 hours prior to the provision of services.

(c) A patient/employer may waive the right to obtain the information required by (a) above within the time frame set forth in (b) above. Such waiver must be in writing and must be maintained for at least two years by the health care service firm. When a patient/employer has waived his or her right to obtain the information within the time frame set forth in (b) above, the information required by (a) above shall be provided to the patient/employer prior to the provision of services.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:45B-13.8

New Rule, R.2008 d.155, effective 6/16/2008.
See: 39 N.J.R. 2323(a), 40 N.J.R. 3744(b).